NDIS information videos in Auslan

The NDIS has released a number of Auslan interpretations of key information videos about the scheme. Videos available in Auslan include "About the NDIS", "Getting Ready for the NDIS", "Developing your first NDIS plan" and "Self managing your plan", as well as many more.

Zero Tolerance Framework

Zero Tolerance is an initiative led by NDS in partnership with the disability sector. It assists disability service providers to understand, implement and improve practices which safeguard the rights of people they support. The initiative includes a collection of resources to educate and train staff to understand their responsibilities in preventing and responding to abuse.

palliAGED: Models of Care

The palliAGED website has added a new topic to its Evidence Centre and Practice Centre. The new topic provides information on the models of care for the end-of-life period. palliAGED is a free online resource that makes it easy to find and use palliative care evidence and practice resources in aged care.

My Aged Care LGBTI inclusive service benchmark factsheet

This factsheet provides information on what is expected of providers who indicate on My Aged Care that they can provide specific or customised aged care services for lesbian, gay, bisexual transgender and/or intersex (LGBTI) clients.

Developing an LGBTI-inclusive practice policy for aged care

Silver Rainbow have released a factsheet for aged care providers on developing an LGBTI-inclusive practice policy. The sheet includes a worksheet to help providers assess areas where further work is needed, with a list of key issues and questions that your policy will need to cover in order to ensure that your service meets the needs of older people

Caring for Older People: a Partnership Model

Deakin University has developed a partnership model of care that aims to build stronger and more beneficial relationships between older people and those who care for them. The aim of the partnership model is to ensure that healthcare services are more responsive to the needs and preferences of older people within a variety of care settings.

Social Innovation Council NGO Benchmarking Model

The Social Innovation Council has released an NGO Benchmarking Model to help not-for-profit organisations to test their performance and help drive innovation in the sector. Organisations can complete an online self-assessment to check their performance against the Model.

Sometimes people with a disability need the support of an occupational therapist, physiotherapist, speech pathologist and/or psychologist. National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) funding means that the person or their support person can choose who will provide that service.

NDIS Pre-Planning tip sheet from Family Advocacy

Into the Light Arabic resource on mental health

‘Into the Light’ is a three-part video resource in Arabic. Supported by the Australian government and created by Ethno Connect, it aims to engage the Arabic-speaking communities in NSW on psychological health, distress and seeking help.

Know the A to Z of preventing violence against women

Created by the Domestic Violence Resource Centre Victoria, this poster provides an A to Z of preventing violence against women. Challenging gender stereotypes and promoting respect are among some of the steps to stem violence.

Prevention of child abuse and neglect resource sheet

In partnership with NAPCAN, the Child Family Community Australia (CFCA) information exchange has prepared this resource on prevention of child abuse and neglect. It presents findings from recent Australian and international research to identify activities and strategies that can be put in place to prevent child abuse and neglect before it happens.

Mandatory reporting of child abuse and neglect resource sheet

This sheet examines legal provisions requiring specified people to report suspected abuse and neglect to child protection services in Australia. Parliaments in all states and territories have enacted mandatory reporting laws of some description. However, the laws are not the same across all jurisdictions; this resource will help provide you with the facts you need.

Penda app for women who have experienced domestic and family violence

Developed by Women’s Legal Service Qld, Penda is a free and simple to use app for women seeking safety, legal and financial information. Penda combines financial tips, legal information and referrals for women who have experienced domestic and family violence. Friends, family, employers and support people can also use Penda to help others.

SafeSpace resources for parents

Wondering where to start in finding extra support or care for your child? The NSW Government and Office of the Children’s Guardian have worked together to create a series of resources to help you find a SafeSpace for your child. The resources include choosing a person to work with your child and choosing an organisation to work with your child.

Principles for child safe organisations from the NSW Children’s Guardian

The Office of the Children’s Guardian has developed the Principles for Child-Safe Organisations to help organisations create safer environments for the children they are involved with. The principles are designed to be flexible enough for organisations to implement child-safe strategies that address their organisation’s own particular environmental risks.

New videos on captioning

The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) has created two new videos in order to widen the knowledge of people who are deaf and hearing-impaired, community groups, and interested members of the public, in regards to how captioning is made and how it can best be used.

Heads Up workplace resources for mental health

Developed by the Mentally Healthy Workplace Alliance and beyondblue, Heads Up calls on business leaders to make a commitment and start taking action in their workplaces. It also encourages everyone in the workplace to play their part in creating a mentally healthy working environment, take care of their own mental health, and look out for their colleagues.

Aboriginal health resources from the Heart Foundation

This collection of resources has been curated for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as a one stop shop for specialised health resources. The collection includes information on hypertension and acute coronary syndrome guidelines and tools.